The solemn Vespers of Agia Anna in Glavkitranslated

The Holy memory of Saint Anne of Theopromitoros, i.e. the grandmother of the Most Holy Theotokos, was universally celebrated in the Holy Metropolis of Larissa and Tyrnavos, and more specifically in the Holy Chapel of Saint Anne of Glavki. Despite the adverse weather conditions, as it was preceded by a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, a large number of people gathered to honor the people-loving Saint.

The Venerable Vespers was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Larissa and Tyrnavos, Mr. Ieronymos, who praised the Holy Clergy and the people for their persistence in holding the Festival, despite the adversities of the weather, and wished them that Agia Anna would see their selfless efforts and their sacrificial attitude and reward them many times over with blessings to Glauki, but also to the whole plain of Thessaly.

Also, His Eminence referred to the faithfulness of the life of Saint Anna, to the fact of her trial, as in old age she acquired the Blessed Virgin Mary, something that was the cause of marginalization in Israeli society, but also her determination to do the will of God, regardless of her own adventures and sacrifices.

He sang a dance of Hyeropsalts under the direction of…